Requirements for a Telecommunications Degree
Telecommunications Class Descriptions
Fundamentals of Broadcasting
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Fundamentals of Broadcasting |
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Section Number |
MCOM-131 |
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Description |
This is an introduction to the history, technology, and direction of radio, television and cable in the U.S. Study includes radio, TV, and cable development; planning and production of broadcast programs; familiarization with broadcast equipment; and an overview of broadcast and cable regulation. |
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Credits |
3.00 |
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Audio Production
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Audio Production |
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Section Number |
MCOM-221 |
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Description |
Applied course explication the knowledge and skills necessary for pre-professional audio production operations. The course includes learning basic audio studio operations, audio editing and techniques for commercial and dramatic production. Students will also learn to create mental pictures via music, sound effects and other related production elements. (Spring, Odd Years) |
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Credits |
3.00 |
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PreRequisite |
MCOM 131 or MCOM 330 |
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Electronic Journalism
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Electronic Journalism
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Section Number
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MCOM-335
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Description
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The student will study radio and television news gathering, news writing, and news production. This course encourages student participation in the campus radio station news programming. (Spring, Odd Years)
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Credits
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3.00
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Writing for Electronic Media
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Writing for Electronic Media |
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Section Number |
MCOM-330 |
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Description |
Preparation of continuities such as commercials, public service announcements, talks, interviews, drama, documentaries, and educational programs. (Spring, Every Year) |
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Credits |
3.00 |
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Video Production
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Title |
Video Production |
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Section Number |
MCOM-331 |
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Description |
This course is intended to bring the students skills in news writing and reporting to a professional level. Emphasis is on interviewing, researching, improving writing skills, and working under pressure of deadlines. (Spring, Odd Years) |
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Credits |
3.00 |
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PreRequisite |
MCOM 210 |
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Electronic Media Management
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Title
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Electronic Media Management
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Section Number
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MCOM-447
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Description
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This course examines radio and television station management. Students study the relationships between management and regulatory agencies: the duties and functions of the station’s management staff and station personnel. This course also includes a survey of broadcasting with regard to personnel management at the network and station levels. (Spring, Odd Years)
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Credits
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3.00
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PreRequisite
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MCOM 131
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Regulation of Electronic Media
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Regulation of Electronic Media |
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Section Number |
MCOM-483 |
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Description |
Study of the rules and regulations of the federal communications commission (FCC) and other authorities governing the operation of the electronic media. Study of the organization and functions of the FCC, its rule making process, enforcement practices, and punitive procedures. (Spring) |
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Credits |
3.00 |
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PreRequisite |
MCOM 131 |
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Radio and Television Speaking
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Radio and Television Speaking |
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Section Number |
MCOM-337 |
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Description |
The course develops individual training in speaking before a TV camera and the microphone. Training in the use of basic audio and TV equipment is stressed. Emphasis is on performance in a radio and television studio environment. |
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Credits |
3.00 |
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